Tshatshu Primary School
King William's Town, Zwelitsha, Eastern Cape 91 m
Public high school
Mgcawezulu Senior Secondary School
King Williams Town, Eastern Cape
Mgcawezulu Senior Secondary School is a public high school in King Williams Town, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 149 learners and 8 educators, about 18.6 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Eastern Cape (703 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 57.1% of its 21 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
57.1% of the school's 21 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 22 | 16 | 72.7% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 39 | 15 | 38.5% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 21 | 12 | 57.1% | 84.2% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 149 |
| Educators (2025) | 8 |
| Learners per educator | 18.6 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 95% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200200473 |
| Exam centre number | 4321057 |
Address and location
| Street address | Tshatshu Location,king Williams Town,5600 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O Box 111, Zwelitsha, King William's Town, 5600 |
| Town | King Williams Town |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Buffalo City |
| Municipality | Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality |
| Former department | Ciskei |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Eastern Cape open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Mgcawezulu Senior Secondary School
Is Mgcawezulu Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Mgcawezulu Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Mgcawezulu Senior Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
What is Mgcawezulu Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
57.1% of its 21 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 72.7%, 2024 38.5%.
How many learners are at Mgcawezulu Senior Secondary School?
149 learners and 8 educators (about 18.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 95% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Mgcawezulu Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200200473. Its exam centre number is 4321057.
Where is Mgcawezulu Senior Secondary School?
Tshatshu Location,king Williams Town,5600. It is in King Williams Town, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 065 727 8768.
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